Tailgate Mounting Brackets with Striker Plates for Workbench Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable workbenches often become unstable on uneven terrain, necessitating a stable platform for operating power tools, which the tailgate of a vehicle can provide.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising first and second mounting brackets with striker plates that engage latch assemblies on the tailgate, along with adjustable braces for stabilization, allowing the workbench to be securely attached to the tailgate while maintaining the ability to fold and unfold legs without interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If portable workbenches are used on uneven terrain, then portability and mobility are improved, but stability and operational safety deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system acts as an intermediary between the workbench and the vehicle tailgate. The mounting brackets with striker plates engage with the tailgate's latch assemblies, creating a stable connection platform that transfers the workbench from an unstable ground surface to a stable vehicle-mounted platform, thereby resolving the stability issue while maintaining portability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable braces that can be dynamically positioned and locked at different angles. This dynamic adjustability allows the braces to accommodate various workbench configurations and provide optimal stabilization, enabling the system to adapt to different operational conditions while maintaining stability
2Stability of the object's composition
If mounting brackets with striker plates are used to attach the workbench to the tailgate, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets serve multiple functions: they provide the primary attachment connection through striker plates engaging with latch assemblies, support the workbench weight, and incorporate adjustable braces for additional stabilization. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing complexity while achieving stability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct functional components: mounting brackets for attachment, striker plates for engagement, and adjustable braces for stabilization. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy installation and adjustment, managing overall system complexity
3Stability of the object's composition
If adjustable braces are added to stabilize the workbench, then operational stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable braces are designed to be self-adjusting through a locking mechanism that allows the user to set the desired angle and lock it in place without requiring additional tools or complex adjustment procedures. This self-service feature maintains ease of operation while providing the necessary stabilization
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AI summary
A mounting system for mounting a body to a tailgate having first and second latch assemblies that engage a pair of striker plates. The mounting system includes a first mounting bracket having a first striker plate to engage the first latch assembly and a second mounting bracket having a second striker plate to engage the second latch assembly. The first and second mounting brackets mount the body on the tailgate when the first and the second mounting brackets are attached to the body and when the first and second striker plates are engaged with the first and second latch assemblies.